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World Cup 2026: England are frustrated by gritty Ghana in stalemate – in pictures
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The Guardian·about 23 hours ago

World Cup 2026: England are frustrated by gritty Ghana in stalemate – in pictures

View image in fullscreen World Cup 2026: England are frustrated by gritty Ghana in stalemate – in pictures Thomas Tuchel’s England side battled to a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Group L. We take a look at some of the best images from the game at Boston Stadium

A pair of wet England fans walk along Providence Highway as they make their way to the stadium in Foxborough. Photograph: James Manning/PA Share

A resplendent Ghana fan enjoys the atmosphere in the stadium before the game. Photograph: Michael Zemanek/Shutterstock Share

The England dressing room is laid out for the team. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Fifa/Getty Images Share

The shin guards worn by Morgan Rogers, pictured in the dressing room. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Fifa/Getty Images Share

It’s been a very damp day in Boston for the England fans. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Share

The Ghana team warm up. A win for either side would guarantee a place in the knockout phase. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Share

England players pose for the bank of photographers before kick-off. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters Share

A smiling Thomas Tuchel watches the teams during the national anthems. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Share

Jude Bellingham comes up against Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo as we get under way. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images Share

England fans are having a great time in the stands as the game kicks off. Photograph: Charlie Krupa/AP Share

Anthony Gordon goes close for England in the opening few minutes. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Share

Reece James and Jordan Ayew go down following a clash of heads. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Share

Noni Madueke is fouled by Gideon Mensah as England dominate the early exchanges. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Share

Fans gather to watch the game in the sweltering heat of north London. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Reuters Share

Declan Rice rises highest as England have another effort on the Ghana goal. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Share

Ghana fans gather to watch the game in Independence Square in Accra. Photograph: Nipah Dennis/AFP/Getty Images Share

Harry Kane is crowded out by the Ghana defence during a goalless opening half. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Share

An England supporter sums up a dull first half as he watches at a fan park in Manchester. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images Share

Harry Kane is fouled during a scrappy opening to the second half. Photograph: Javier García/Shutterstock Share

Elliot Anderson has a header blocked as England apply the pressure. Photograph: Javier García/Shutterstock Share

Jordan Pickford punches the ball clear under pressure from Caleb Yirenkyi. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Share

Prince Kwabena Adu goes close for Ghana in a half of few chances. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters Share

Harry Kane fires over with the goal at his mercy. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Share

A frustrating evening for Thomas Tuchel and his England team as the game finishes 0-0. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images Share

Sources: The Guardian

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